Jonathan Florencio
| Jonathan Florencio | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Jonathan Martinez Florencio |
| Born | July 21, 1976 |
| Origin | Bellmore, Wantagh, Long Island, Queens, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Alternative rock, Electronic Music, post-hardcore, experimental rock, progressive rock, hardcore punk, power pop, pop rock, classical |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, Producer, Songwriter, Musician, Audio Engineer |
| Instruments | Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Music Sequencer, Keyboard, Pro Tools |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Produkt Sound |
| Associated acts | Glassjaw, Ours, Jimmy Gnecco, The Narrative, Woods, Anterrabae |
| Website | www.produktsound.com |
Jonathan Martinez Florencio (Jon 'Flo' Florencio, born in Queens, New York on July 21, 1976) is a multiple-award winning[1][2] composer, audio engineer and record producer. He is of Filipino descent and was raised in Bellmore, New York and attended Mepham High School. He has composed music for various commercials including Hummer, Nike, Scion, Calvin Klein, Mercedes, Rolex, Yves Saint Lauren, Pepsi and MTV.[3] He has also worked with acts such as Ours,[4] Glassjaw, Jimmy Gnecco,[5] Dearly Departed,[6] The Washdown,[7] Anterrabae, and Woods.[8] His production technique is notable for its width, innovative textures, and deconstructive approach to production.
In 2010 he worked on Jimmy Gnecco's debut solo-album The Heart (album).[5][9] That same year, Florencio mixed three songs for The Narrative's self-titled album, as well as co-produced/engineered the Glassjaw EPs Our Color Green (The Singles) and Coloring Book.
Awards
Florencio won the First Boards Awards 2004[2] for his first year's work as a composer. He also went on to win the 2004 London International Award for Best Original Music Scoring on a Calvin Klein commercial featuring Scarlett Johansson.[1]
In 2008, Jonathan mixed select tracks for Ours,[4] Mercy (Dancing for the Death of an Imaginary Enemy)[10] album, produced by Rick Rubin. The album was credited for Grammy Awards 'Producer Of The Year-Rick Rubin 2008'.
References
- 1 2 "London International Awards". 2008.liaawards.com. Retrieved 2013-12-16.
- 1 2 Archived September 28, 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ "Produkt Sound". Produkt Sound. Retrieved 2013-12-16.
- 1 2 "Jon Florencio Discography at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2013-12-16.
- 1 2 "Jimmy Gnecco Official Website". Jimmygnecco.com. Retrieved 2013-12-16.
- ↑ "The Ultimate Punk Music Store!". Interpunk.com. 2004-03-09. Retrieved 2013-12-16.
- ↑ ""Right Foot" by The Washdown". YouTube. Retrieved 2013-12-16.
- ↑ "At Rear House: Music". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2013-12-16.
- ↑ "Bright Antenna Records". Brightantenna.com. Retrieved 2013-12-16.
- ↑ Mercy (Dancing for the Death of an Imaginary Enemy)